The Chicago White Sox led the American League Central on Labor Day in 2012, but it was the Detroit Tigers who won the division and eventually advanced to the World Series before being swept by the San Francisco Giants. The Tigers also lead the division when it comes to opening day ticket prices for the 2013 season. The average price for Tigers tickets on Opening Day at Comerica Park against the Yankees is slightly above $150. That's nearly twice as much as opening day tickets for the Twins at Target Field when the Tigers visit on April 1st.

AL Central Average Opening Day Ticket Prices

Tigers Opening Day Tickets at Comerica Park

  • Who: Yankees at Tigers
  • When: Friday, April 5, 2013
  • How Much: Starting at $112

Opening Day Tickets for the Tigers are averaging more than $150, while the get-in price remains above $100. The combination of the Tigers' AL Championship and the Yankees coming to down has created a huge demand for Tigers opening day tickets.

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Royals Opening Day Tickets at Kauffman Stadium

  • Who: Twins at Royals
  • When: Monday, April 8, 2013
  • How Much: Starting at $45

Experts are expecting the young talent of the Royals to compete in the A.L. Central this year. The fans agree, as Royals Opening Day Tickets are the second most expensive ticket in the division. Despite opening against the last place Twins, the average ticket price at Kauffman Stadium for Opening Day is more than $135. Fans attending the Royals opener will also receive a magnetic schedule.

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Indians Opening Day Tickets at Progressive Field

  • Who: Yankees at Indians
  • When: Monday, April 8, 2013
  • How Much: Starting at $44

Like the Tigers, the Indians welcome the New York Yankees to open Progressive Field for the 2013 season. Also like the Tigers, Indians Opening Day Tickets are averaging more than $100 -- making them the third most expensive ticket in the division. Fans attending the opener will receive a magnetic schedule.

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White Sox Opening Day Tickets at U.S. Cellular Field

  • Who: Royals at White Sox
  • When: Monday, April 1, 2013
  • How Much: Starting at $33

Opening Day Tickets for the White Sox are among the least expensive in the Central -- averaging less than $100 apiece with a modest $33 get-in price. Fans attending White Sox opening day will receive a magnetic schedule and a rally towel to help cheer on the Sox against the Royals.

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Twins Opening Day Tickets at Target Field

  • Who: Tigers at Twins
  • When: Monday, April 1, 2013
  • How Much: Starting at $25

Entering its fourth season as home to the Twins, Target Field is widely considered one of the best ballparks in baseball and has been selected to host the 2014 MLB All Star Game. For the 2013 season, Target Field will open to the Tigers and Twins on April 1st. Coming off a last place finish, Twins Opening Day Tickets are the least expensive in the American League Central -- averaging just $82. Fans attending the game will receive a Twins magnetic schedule.

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